Gallery RIVAA is pleased to invite you to yet another exciting session of Jazz Salon this Sunday, August 14th at 4:30 pm at Gallery RIVAA. Please come and enjoy the evening with some really nice jazz music.

Notification issued 8/12/2016 at 4:00 PM. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for New York City. A cooling center has been established at the Roosevelt Island Chapel (543 Main St.) and will remain open from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM today. On Saturday 8/13/2016 and Sunday 8/14/2016 the Cooling Center Hours will be from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM. As a reminder, a cooling center will be made available when the heat index becomes dangerously high. Individuals without air conditioning, particularly those at risk for heat-related illness, should use established cooling centers during a heat wave.

You can sign up for a Gristedes Bonus Savings Card online or in store - just make sure you give your email address, whether a new or existing Bonus Savings Club member, in order to be eligible for the Diamond Rewards Loyalty program.

The MTA has issued a weekend service advisory for the F train, which may affect travel plans. The Tram will run on a rush hour schedule from 7:00 AM until 10:00 PM to accommodate any increase in traffic. Please plan your travel accordingly and visit mta.info/weekender or call 511 for more information.

For electronic updates on F Train service, sign up for MTA Alerts at mymtaalerts.com.

Within the lyrics of the world's most famous songs, lives a story that has never been told. Until now!

This Friday, August 12th we will be screening the film Across the Universe at Firefighter’s Field. Movie night fun begins at 7 PM. There will be music, trivia, prizes and all the Beatles nostalgia you could hope for! You are welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs. There will be food on-site, available for purchase.

In the event of rain, Across the Universe will be rescheduled for Saturday, September 3rd.

Schedule of screenings this summer:

Friday, August 19th- Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

Friday, September 2nd- The Goonies

This free event is sponsored by the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation.

... the Roosevelt Island Sportspark Facility will close temporarily starting about August 15, 2016 for renovations to include the installation of a new roof, a new boiler and repairs to the pool. The Sportspark facility will probably re-open by Thanksgiving.

No work will be done during these renovations for improvements to the locker rooms and showers....

As someone who swims at least twice a week, I am unhappy at the prospect of not being able to swim regularly in an indoor pool on the Island.

Earlier this week I investigated access to the other indoor pools and learned the following:

Westview Pool requires a membership and only residents of Westview and Island House may purchase it. Members may pay $10 per guest and must accompany the guest at all times, according to the management company. (Anecdotal reports suggest the supervision is lax.)

Rivercross Pool requires a guest card, which is sold for $50. Members must escort guests. That pool is currently closed for about three weeks, according to the doorman.

Will Rivercross and Westview allow all Roosevelt Island residents to swim in their building pools?

Get ready to feel good with Sammy Miller and the Congregation’s unique style of jazz – joyful jazz – a style that entertains, enriches, but most of all uplifts. Known for their relentless brand of upbeat jazz, Miller lives by the motto: Jazz is joyful. Life should be too!

Food, beer, and wine will be available for sale at the Katchkie Truck. Members will receive 2 complimentary drinks. Become a member today!

Free; no registration required.

About Sammy Miller and the Congregation

A native of Los Angeles, Sammy Miller has become known for his unique maturity and relentless focus on making music that “feels good” as a drummer, singer and bandleader. Upon completing his Master¹s at The Juilliard School, Sammy formed his ensemble, The Congregation. As a band they are focused on sharing the power of community through their music joyful jazz. While independently the band members have performed/recorded with notable artist including Wynton Marsalis, O.A.R, Iron and Wine, and Lee Fields at venues including The White House, Lincoln Center, and the Hollywood Bowl, The Congregation has opted to stick together and create globally conscious music with the intention to spread joy throughout the world.

The Roosevelt Island Youth Program 2016 Fall Soccer Registration is now open for youth ages 5 to 16 years of age.

This year will be the 15th anniversary of the Beacon sponsoring this Free Co-Ed program for the youth of Roosevelt Island. Last year over 450 youth registered for this highly competitive recreation program in our 5 divisions, Kinder-Kickers instructional league (5 years of age) and our 4 divisions of competitive recreation soccer, Minors (6 & 7), Sophomores (8,9 and 10), Juniors (11-13) and Seniors (14-16).

Parent interested in helping please fill in the volunteer information section on your child’s application, a free program is only as good as its volunteers. For additional information email the program at RIYPSPORTS@gmail.com.

from all over the world watching the 2016 Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony

last Saturday evening, August 5.

Here's first few minutes of the Parade Of Nations led into the Olympic Stadium by Greece

as seen from the Roosevelt Island Riverwalk Lawn.

It was a very nice event for those attending. But, there were complaints from some Riverwalk residents about the excessive noise volume coming from the outside speaker system that could be heard inside the Riverwalk apartments (with closed windows) surrounding the Commons.

The noise was coming not from the Olympics TV Broadcast, but from the sound amplification system used by the event's Master of Ceremony who spoke during the TV commercials.

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